Bargain (Carina Press) First in series $0.99 sale - expires 8/31

[apesmom]

Carina Press is running it's first in series sale again with a new list of titles. Yes, CP is mostly romance but it appears there are a few mysteries included this time. $0.99 for each, almost all are normally $5.99. DRM-Free ePUB only

Presumed Dead (Dylan Scott Mystery #1 of 2) [Mystery] - Shirley Wells

Dylan Scott has problems. Dismissed in disgrace from the police force for assaulting a suspect, he has no job, his wife has thrown him out and—worse luck—his mother has moved in. So when Holly Champion begs him to investigate the disappearance of her mother thirteen years ago, he can't say no, even though it means taking up residence in the dreary Lancashire town of Dawson's Clough for the duration.

Although the local police still believe Anita Champion took off for a better life, Dylan's inquiries turn up plenty of potential suspects: the drug-dealing, muscle-bound bouncer at the club where Anita was last seen; the missing woman's four girlfriends, out for revenge; the local landowner with rumored mob connections—the list goes on. But no one is telling Dylan all they know—and he soon finds that one sleepy Northern town can keep a lot of secrets.

86,000 words

Tempting the Enemy (Resurrection Series #1 of 2) [Paranormal Romance] - Dee Tenorio

Detective Pale Rysen, an Alpha, is determined to secretly rebuild the Wolf packs from the ashes of genocide. When a killer starts picking off young females looking for sanctuary, it's his job to protect them. Forced to work with a hated enemy, he fears his cover will be blown.

Jade-Scarlet's membership in the powerful Order of the Sibile has always been controversial. A half-wolf, Jade's unstable psychic powers are a disappointment to her mercenary handlers. So when the Oracle commands her to work with Pale, Jade must prove herself...even if it means challenging the enigmatic shifter.

Yet Pale triggers more than her curiosity. He sends her into Heat, and the intense sexual attraction could mean losing control of her gifts—something she can't allow. As the number of victims rises, so does the danger. A murderous darkness wants them both dead. But even if they stop the killer, how long can they fight each other?

83,000 words


No One Lives Twice (Lexi Carmichael Mystery #1 of 2) [Mystery/Comedy] - Julie Moffett

I'm Lexi Carmichael, geek extraordinaire. I spend my days stopping computer hackers at the National Security Agency. My nights? Those I spend avoiding my mother and eating cereal for dinner. Even though I work for a top-secret agency, I've never been in an exciting car chase, sipped a stirred (not shaken) martini, or shot a poison dart from an umbrella.

Until today, that is, when two gun-toting thugs popped up in my life and my best friend disappeared. So, I've enlisted the help of the Zimmerman twins—the reclusive architects of America's most sensitive electronic networks—to help me navigate a bewildering maze of leads to find her.

Along the way, my path collides with a sexy government agent and a rich, handsome lawyer, both of whom seem to have the hots for me. Hacking, espionage, sexy spy-men—it's a geek girl's dream come true. If it weren't for those gun-toting thugs...

112,000 words


Stealing Time (Time Series #1 of 2) [Paranormal Romance] - Elisa Paige

It wasn't that she wanted to live forever. She just didn't want to die.

When artist James Wesley realizes Evie Reed is dying, he is so moved by the beautiful reporter's determination to live that he makes her immortal—a vampire, like him. She's the woman he's been waiting over 150 years for. Though initially shocked by the change, Evie quickly embraces her second chance at life, and love.

Just as James and Evie begin to define eternity together, a zealot breaks an ancient treaty, threatening a peace between humans and vampires that has stood for a thousand years. And when he focuses his hatred on Evie, the immortal lovers find themselves swept up in a deadly supernatural war...

101,700 words


Chasing Silver (Silver Maiden Trilogy #1) [Time Travel Romance] - Jamie Craig

Washington, D.C., 2085

Remy Capra lives on the outskirts of society, her gang her only family. When that family is destroyed by a cop who cares more about causing pain than justice, Remy seeks revenge by stealing a mysterious coin, the Silver Maiden, from her. Suddenly Remy is transported into the past—and into the path of Nathan Pierce.

Los Angeles, 2010

After a terrible betrayal left him injured and reluctant to trust, Nathan quit the police force and shut himself off from the world. He now hunts criminals alone...until Remy drops into his life. Nathan can't resist the urge to protect the sexy stranger, nor deny their incredible sexual chemistry.

Remy and Nathan's relationship is threatened from all sides—and times—when their enemies team up to get the coin. Now that fate has brought Remy and Nathan together, nothing can stand in their way.

78,000 words

Alien Revealed (Confederacy Treaty #1 of 2) [Futuristic Romance] - Lilly Cain

Inarrii agent Alinna Gaerrii was tasked with observing the Starforce base on Earth. Crash landing her observation pod was not part of her mission briefing. Neither was making m'ittar—mind contact—with Major David Brown, the human who found her amongst the wreckage.

David thinks she's a psychologist sent to evaluate his Special Forces team, and Alinna goes along with his misconception, seizing the opportunity to observe humans up close. But their contact has unexpected side effects, and Alinna soon invades David's dreams. Through their intimate mental connection she allows him to express his forbidden physical desires.

Alinna delights in the sensory exploration and grows excited by the prospect of a treaty with the humans and a potential life mate in David. But an attack from an unknown ship sends the base into chaos, and Alinna may be forced to reveal her lie, erasing all hope of a successful treaty, and driving David away forever...

37,000 words

Motor City Fae (Urban Arcana #1 of 3) [Paranormal Romance] - Cindy Spencer Pape

Detroit artist Meagan Kelly has had a strong sixth sense all her life, but that doesn't mean the gorgeous stranger's crazy story—that she's a half-elf, half human heiress—is true. But Meagan can't deny the evidence of her own eyes—he's Fae. A tall, blond, handsome, pointy-eared elf—and a man she just can't get enough of.

Ric Thornhill's assignment just got a lot more complicated. The more time he spends with Meagan, the harder it is to see her as a political tool to prevent an all-out war between humans and Fae.

Now Meagan's in a race to master her newly released powers in time to prevent the conflict, convince a jealous Queen not to strip Ric of his powers, and find out if she can build a life that straddles two worlds.

79,000 words

Fatal Affair (Fatal #1 of 3) [Romantic Suspense] - Marie Force

Washington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career—and her confidence—after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O'Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O'Connor's friend and chief of staff...and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can't afford—especially when the bodies keep piling up.

97,000 words

[Britomart]

I really, really enjoyed Presumed Dead by Shirley Wells. It's a mystery quite out of the common run, set in the North of England. I am so glad the sequel is out!

[MrsJoseph]

Wow, thanks!

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Britomart

I really, really enjoyed Presumed Dead by Shirley Wells. It's a mystery quite out of the common run, set in the North of England. I am so glad the sequel is out!

Now you got me interested. I think I'll pick this one up! Thanks!

[NightBird]

Thanks for posting this. I got No One Lives Twice. It looks pretty funny. The second one in the series, No One to Trust, is available at BooksOn Board for $3.88 - $.25 reward and at B&N and Amazon for $3.99 ($4.49 at the website).

BOB

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[pendragginp]

I snagged No One Lives Twice plus another book, Scene Stealer, which wasn't on special but looked good.

[Blossom]

I got No One Lives Twice & Presumed Dead.

[JSWolf]

Some of these do sound rather interesting. I may have to dig deep into my pockets and buy some of them.

[anamardoll]

Note that at least a few of these are also available on the Free Library of Philadelphia, if you're the sort that wants to read a few chapters before buying. Look under the Open EPUB books they have there -- Carina Press is good about working with Overdrive, it seems.

[NightBird]

Originally Posted by Britomart

I really, really enjoyed Presumed Dead by Shirley Wells. It's a mystery quite out of the common run, set in the North of England. I am so glad the sequel is out!

I have this but haven't read it yet, so now I will bump it up to the top of my TBR list.

The sequel is actually coming out 8/22. I see it is on pre-order at the website but Amazon and B&N have it on preorder for $4.79. (US prices)

Amazon

B&N

She also has another series but it is published by Soho and a lot more expensive.

Originally Posted by Blossom

Now you got me interested. I think I'll pick this one up! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Blossom

I got No One Lives Twice & Presumed Dead.

I see you are branching out in your reading. LOL